CTV Vancouver has chosen an investigative powerhouse to host its popular On Your Side consumer news segment.

Ross McLaughlin, an 18-time Emmy award winner with three decades of experience, launches the all-new consumer segment on CTV News at Six, “McLaughlin On Your Side,” on Sept. 8.

"Ross is an incredibly talented journalist, whose investigative storytelling has not only earned him a shelf full of coveted journalism awards, but has also had a positive and often profound impact on viewers in the communities where he’s worked,” said Les Staff, CTV Vancouver’s News Director.

“We are delighted to welcome Ross to CTV Vancouver, as he joins our like-minded team of reporters, all of whom are committed to making a positive impact on our community each and every day.”

The award-winning investigative and consumer affairs journalist will carry on the amazing work done by current host Lynda Steele, who is leaving CTV Vancouver to pursue an opportunity in talk radio.

McLaughlin has built a career on exposing injustices, in major markets for radio and television in both Canada and the U.S.

In 2002 and 2003 McLaughlin worked as part of the on-air team at nationally syndicated program Celebrity Justice, digging into high-profile celebrity court cases, including Michael Jackson, Robert Blake, and Winona Ryder’s shoplifting trial. His work as an investigative journalist led to national television appearances, including Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The O’Reilly Factor, Court TV and MSNBC.

“I’m honoured to work with such a talented team here at CTV Vancouver and I am eager to meet our viewers as well, to help them navigate the landscape in resolving sometimes complicated consumer issues, in addition to bringing our viewers useful information every day,” said McLaughlin.

“It’s a privilege to be able to help make positive and meaningful change in our community and there is no better medium to do that than television, specifically CTV Vancouver!”

“McLaughlin on Your Side” welcomes story ideas, consumer tips, feedback on stories, questions and pitches by email at mclaughlinonyourside@ctv.ca.